Prep Highlights:
Played for Sandburg team that placed fourth in the state in 1999 ... Named to the All-State Tournament Team ... Named Player of the Week by the Southtown Economist ... Three ?time all-conference performer ... Coached by Fred Peronto and Randy Cowenhoven in high school ... Posted a 15-11 record with a 0.81 ERA and 186 strikeouts during her sophomore and junior seasons ... Sandburg placed third in the state in 2000 ... Watson was named all-area by the Southtown Economist and Star Newspapers, while being named Player of the Year by the Star ... Played for the Orland Park A?s (coached by Paul Otto) and the Orland Park Sparks (coached by Joe Tholl) ... The Sparks won the ASA Chicago Metro and earned a bid to the National Championships where they finished 17th of 86 teams.

Personal: Won the Erin E. Olmsted Memorial Scholarship and the Department of the Physical Education Student of the Year Award ... Plans to major in education ... Member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Varsity Club ... Daughter of Paul and Pamela Watson.

Getting to Meghan

Favorite TV Show: Friends
Favorite Athlete: Mark Grace
Biggest Sports Thrill: Finishing in the top four in the state twice
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Who has had the biggest influence on your softball career and why? Paul Otto and my parents. Coach Otto taught me everything about softball, and motivated me all the time. My parents spent endless time practicing with me
Favorite Instructors: Mrs. Seguin (teaching intern) and Mr. Balle (Health)
Favorite Quote: "It?s not the size of the dog in the fight; it?s the size of the fight in the dog.
Movie I?ve seen recently I?ve most enjoyed: Coyote Ugly
If I could do anything in my wildest dreams, it would be... Tour Europe and go to all the historical places
My most memorable vacation? Hawaii
Favorite restaurant? Maggianos or Mindys